THE DRESSING â—½ TIPS
Fall Bags & Hues
by Marcy Lytle
Brown – This blouse from Amazon is one of my favorite pieces this summer. And the new belt is from Old Navy – I snagged it at 50% off for ten dollars! The blouse and the belt, worn with high waisted jeans, looks like a great outfit for Thanksgiving dinner!
What about adding a brown bag? Another friend shared this one from Amazon,
This fall, some of the styles from the 70s are emerging again, including suede and Boho. I personally love both, but just in touches, in what I wear…not a complete head-to-toe look. And these two can just be incorporated into the wardrobe we already have. Another item for fall is chocolate brown, or shades of brown, which is a favorite of mine. I think brown goes with so many other things and looks great with gold accents!
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Boho - I love a boho look, sometimes, when it all comes together. I found a cute set of boho earrings on Amazon (came with a bracelet too!) I had a cute floral headband, and I layered a sweater vest on top of a tee. And then the bag I found at an artisan market on vacation. Grab a boho bag this season, or a Sherpa bag – I hear Walmart has a cute one!
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This brown sweater type shirt is also from Amazon and it’s the comfiest. I added a boho necklace and earrings, and that Boho bag. I’m even wearing brown boots. Everything is in a different shade of brown, like the fall leaves! And I’m here for it.
with the gold chain handle, and I’ve loved it for the season. It’s easy to switch from bag to bag, if you keep all your purse items in two places – a large wallet – and a zipper pouch!
Texture – I’ve had this backpack for a while. It’s from World Market, a fun place to find bags with texture. And texture is a great thing to add to your fall/winter wardrobe. And a bag is the place to do it. Grab a textured bag and carry it all season!
Suede – It’s all the rage this season, especially in a bag. I found this black suede bag (it also has a smaller one inside!) on Amazon and I’m in love with the style, the pockets, the feel, and the look!
Bulky Necklaces – Fall and winter is the time to wear the heavier jewelry. I recently found this necklace from Erin McDermott – follow her on Instagram! I love the layered look, and she has so many choices in so many colors!
The Rack – If you have a hall rack or some hooks, make them look pretty and functional at the same time. Organize your favorite fall bags, a couple of caps, a scarf and a sweater – all in fall hues. It will make you smile as you grab a bag before you step out the door.
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The Tote – This purse is also a tote, and it might be my favorite purchase this year. I bought it from Madeline Parks, at a sale, and it’s so pretty. Again, it’s textured. She also has these amazing crochet belts for sale. Check out her website!
